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El-Sayed Urges Piker to Tone Down Rhetoric
Michigan Senate candidate privately asks far-left streamer to reduce controversial comments ahead of election.
In brief
Michigan Senate candidate privately asks far-left streamer to reduce controversial comments ahead of election. Abdul El-Sayed warned Hasan Piker his rhetoric was costing Michigan Democratic votes as Election Day approaches. Originally reported by New York Post.
El-Sayed Calls Piker
Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed privately begged Twitch streamer Hasan Piker to tone down his rhetoric as midterm election approaches.
Piker's Controversial Past
Hasan Piker suggested America deserved 9/11 in 2019 and has a history of far-left comments including praise for Mao Zedong.
El-Sayed's Campaign Pressure
El-Sayed faced criticism from Democratic leaders over his ties to Piker, who has made inflammatory remarks about U.S. policy.
Neera Tanden's Response
Neera Tanden, head of Center for American Progress, said El-Sayed agreed with her on Piker being a liability for his campaign.
“Oh look. I have been right and AES agrees with me.”
Black Voter Concerns
A Detroit black leader felt snubbed by El-Sayed and met with Republican Mike Rogers instead after believing his team didn't need to work hard for black votes.
“I felt so bad, I texted him. But I didn’t hear back. So, f, k him.”
What to remember
Abdul El-Sayed warned Hasan Piker his rhetoric was costing Michigan Democratic votes as Election Day approaches.
